$250,000
SOLD NOV 26, 2025

842 S Main Ave Kankakee, IL 60901

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,297 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$109 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Tennis Courts
  • Property is near park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of November 2025

Affordable 5 BEDROOM HOME in highly desired Gracefield Sub. Walking across the FRONT PORCH and into the foyer then the living room you'll instantly notice the SPACE of this room that flows into the formal dining room with HARDWOOD. The kitchen looks very large with the continuation of the HARDWOOD FLOORS into the eating area plus the family room. The white kitchen cabinets are highlighted by the TRACK LIGHTING above. In the INFORMAL EATING AREA are sliding doors to the OUTSIDE DECK. The family room has a GAS FIREPLACE to look out on plus the back yard. The door to the left of the fireplace leads to the comfortable SUN ROOM. There are 2 utility rooms, one on the main floor and one in the BASEMENT. There is a 1/2 bath next to the utility room. Walking upstairs there are 4 SPACIOUS BEDROOMS and 2 bathrooms. At the top of the stairs is the main bathroom and a short walk down the hallway are 4 bedrooms. 2 BATHROOMS have newer Hickory HARDWOOD FLOORS! The master bedroom has a walk in closet and a MASTER BATHROOM. The BASEMENT has a large recreation room with many recessed lights that could be used for many different uses. There is a screen they have used for MOVIE NIGHTS. Just a little bit down is the 5TH BEDROOM with the closet and EGRESS WINDOW. You can walk out to the BACK YARD from the informal eating area or the SUNROOM. There are both A DECK and a small basketball court! Plus there is a nice sized BACK YARD for games of catch! Just a short distance to 5 parks, WOODED WALKING TRAILS, tennis courts, schools, places of worship, MUSEUM, the riverfront and THE RIVERFRONT BIKE TRAIL. West side businesses like EDDIE'S BAR & GRILL, Monical's Pizza, BLUE'S CAFE, Home Appliance, Kankakee Autoplex, DAIRY QUEEN, SmartWash Laundry and more. Also close to highly rated KANKAKEE FARMERS MARKET in downtown Kankakee, Harold & Jean Minor FESTIVAL SQUARE for concerts and Downtown Historic District along with great businesses like PARAMOUNT THEATER, Majestic Theater, Rebel Ice Cream, RIGO'S PLACE, Lush Vine, First Trust Bank and more! Project Catalyst/Small Business Incubator, SPLITTING TARGETS, the Venue, Stefari West, 5 Star Wings plus the RIVERFRONT MASTER PLAN with the East Riverwalk and KNACK BREWING! Kankakee School District offers MORE PROGRAM CHOICES than any other area school district. Unique choices like MAGNET & MONTESSORI, the Culinary Arts with the Kays Kitchen food truck and KANKAKEE KAYS BATTALION JROTC. Don't miss the opportunity of this UNIQUE HOME! Sold As Is. Ask for 1 year AHS Shield Essential home warranty! RUN, DON'T WALK to own this 5 bedroom home! START PACKIN'!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Berry McCracken

Coldwell Banker Realty License #475090283 Listed on: 10/11/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Norman Gaskin

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty License #475189326

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,750

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 77.9x121.2x64.1x125.1
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Property is zoned SINGL

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,297 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Whole House Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

  • Kankakee High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,750

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Finished, Crawl Space, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Masonry
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: In-Law Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 2297
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Family Room
  • Window Features: Window Treatments, Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees, Level
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: Kankakee High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 77.9x121.2x64.1x125.1
  • Zoning: SINGL
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 21
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6750
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2025
Closed on
Nov 26, 2025
Sold by
Lemenager Scott A and Lemenager Polly S
Bought by
Jordan Deserea
Seller's Agent
Berry McCracken
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Norman Gaskin
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Views
42

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.20%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$47,452
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $250,000 Kankakee County Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $200,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/26/2025 11/26/25 Sold $250,000 0.0% $109 / Sq Ft
10/16/2025 10/16/25 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2025 10/11/25 For Sale $250,000 -- $109 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,750 $68,044 $7,927 $60,117
2023 $6,350 $60,618 $7,062 $53,556
2022 $5,721 $53,057 $6,181 $46,876
2021 $3,715 $48,016 $5,594 $42,422
2020 $3,834 $43,160 $5,028 $38,132
2019 $3,928 $40,149 $4,677 $35,472
2018 $4,084 $37,175 $4,331 $32,844
2017 $5,423 $36,357 $4,236 $32,121
2016 $5,062 $35,644 $4,153 $31,491
2015 $5,252 $38,489 $4,238 $34,251
2014 $5,409 $40,730 $4,238 $36,492
2013 -- $42,427 $4,415 $38,012
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12493519

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-16-01-413-006